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The Public Talk. Entrepreneurship Conference unites diverse thinkers and doers who explore what it means to think and act like an entrepreneur — in life, work, creativity, and community. Inspired by TED-style talks, our event brings together speakers who share personal stories of transformation, insights that shift perspectives, and practical mindsets that empower action.

At this conference you’ll discover how an entrepreneurial outlook shapes:

●       Decision-making in uncertainty
●       Resilience in personal and professional growth
●       Creative problem-solving beyond traditional business

●       Impactful choices rooted in values

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

An uplifting conference for forward-thinking individuals eager to explore new ideas and build meaningful connections.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Founders
Looking for motivation, clarity, and real tools for initiating ventures.
Professionals & Change-Makers
Exploring how entrepreneurial thinking enhances leadership, innovation, and adaptability.
Change-Makers & Creative Thinkers
Driven by purpose, impact, and new ways of shaping the future.
Students & Lifelong Learners
Eager to build a mindset that turns curiosity into action.
What to Expect

TED-Style Talks in English


Be inspired by speakers from diverse backgrounds — entrepreneurs, creatives, coaches, educators, product builders, and cultural innovators.

Thoughtful Connections


Engage with a vibrant community of open-minded participants and expand your network.

Actionable Insights & Tools

Gain frameworks and perspectives you can use immediately — in business, projects, and life decision-making.

Immersive English-Speaking Environment

Five hours sharpening your language through inspiring talks and engaging in real conversations with fellow participants entirely in English.
9
speakers
Amazing professionals sharing their valuable ideas
5
hours
Bright memorable performances and networking
90+
participants
We unite guests from all over the world in the heart of Seoul

Authors and Hosts


Ekaterina Belyatinskaya and Ekaterina Chegnova



Founders of Star Talk Language School and Public Talk International Speaker Development Platform

Business Trainers, Public Speaking Coaches, Cross-Cultural Communication Experts, TEDx Speaker Curators and Organisers.

Organiser
  • Anna Stebenkova
    Founder of "East to West" Intercultural Cooperation Academy"
    Business consultant, expert in cross-cultural communication, negotiations, and business etiquette with Eastern countries
    Business trainer (IIMD), holder of the "Golden Trainer Certificate," and training methodology specialist
    Speaker at Skolkovo, leading conferences, and business forums; member of the CIS Speakers Association (CISSA)
    Honorary Citizen of Seoul

Honored Guest

  • Park Johng Ho
    Honorary Guest and Main Partner of the Conference
    President, Korea-Russia Business Council (KRBC)
    Park Johng Ho is an honorary guest and the main partner of the conference, representing the Korea-Russia Business Council (KRBC), which he has led since 2011.

    A recognized expert in economic and trade relations with Russia, he plays a key role in developing bilateral partnerships.

    A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Park Johng Ho is also actively involved in public and expert activities: he serves as vice president of the Korea-Eurasia Policy Institute (KEPI), is a member of the expert committee of the Korea-Russia Dialogue, and is the founder and chairman of the RIO Institute.

    He has been honored with awards from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant Korean ministries, and is the author of publications on Russian business and society.
Speakers
Our speakers are not defined by titles — but by their entrepreneurial mindset.
They come from diverse fields: founders, managers, consultants, creatives, educators, and career changers. Some build businesses. Others lead change, pivot careers, or create impact in unexpected ways.

What unites them is the way they think and act:
• Choosing action over comfort
• Making bold decisions in uncertainty
• Turning ideas into results
• Learning openly from failure
• Taking responsibility for impact
Each talk is personal, honest, and practical.

Together, they explore a powerful question: What does it mean to think and live like an entrepreneur — in business and in life?
  • Satoko Shimooka
    Your Difference is Your Business
    Japanese Market Adaptation Specialist and Founder of SIJIHIVE, a Tokyo-based agency supporting global brands as they enter and grow in Japan through transcreation, copywriting, and concept development.

    Working at the intersection of language, culture, and business, she helps companies bridge subtle linguistic and cultural nuances so their ideas don’t just translate, but truly resonate.
    Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to stay curious, embrace their uniqueness, and turn cultural diversity into creativity and growth.
  • Larisa Melnik
    The Crisis of Response-Ability
    Co-founder and Director of ESG Management School, Expert in Central Asia specializing in sustainable development, corporate governance and project finance.

    MBA lecturer with hands-on experience in developing strategies and preparing  non-financial reporting Extensive expertise in ESG implementation and advisory across various industries.
  • Evgenia Kriviova
    Growth Hacking: a Tool For Survival
    Certified Business Tracker, ICF Coach, Mentor.
    Head of a medical marketing agency.

    Business Consultant for medical companies and dental clinics.
    Speaker at international startup accelerators and incubators, with expertise in MedTech.
  • Tanzilia Baykulova
    What We Learn to Tolerate
    PhD in Medical Sciences, an obstetrician-gynecologist, pelvic floor reconstructive surgeon, and medical entrepreneur.
    Founder and Leader of a women’s clinic that attracts patients internationally.

    With more than 11,000 postpartum recovery surgeries performed, she built a clinical model that positions recovery as a matter of long-term quality of life, dignity, and professional responsibility.
    In her talks, she speaks about systemic accountability and demonstrates how entrepreneurial thinking can redesign outdated structures and establish new standards in healthcare.
  • Anastasia Saurina
    The Art of Creating Options
    Internationally certified psychoanalyst, Master of Psychology, member of the International Psychoanalytic Institute (IPI), Lecturer and Business Trainer
    CEO & Founder of Doctor Psycho Group. Entrepreneur in the fields of EdTech and Mental Health. Philanthropist.

    Author of academic publications and research in the fields of mental health, stress, and the impact of isolating affects on personality development.
    Host of the podcast "Director of the Crying Room".
    Former business assistant and crisis management executive.
    Concluded her corporate career as Chief Operating Officer to a venture investor, serial entrepreneur, and business angel. At the time of her departure, the investment portfolio included 12 startups.
  • Juliia Nikulina
    The Panther and the Box
    English Teacher and Translator with over 20 years of professional experience specializing in teaching English, developing intercultural communication skills, and preparing students for exams.

    Business Leader having managed her own English language school and worked in international companies for 10 years.
    Completed an internship in London (C1 level). TKT certification (4 modules).
    She has worked at an international school, provided student support, and organized educational programs in England and the Czech Republic and visited 21 countries.
  • Fatima Adzhibekova
    Beauty in Entrepreneurship
    Polyglot (speaking 5 languages), Linguist, Practicing Translator, Language Teacher.

    She has been teaching English, Spanish, German for over 10 years and has written PhD Thesis "Comparative Typological Analysis of Concepts in English, Russian and Abaza Linguistic Cultures", published a number of articles including scientific articles of the Russian National Academy of Sciences.
    The thesis is expected to be defended soon.
  • Bela Tambieva
    Visibility Advocate
    Deputy Director of the Institute of Design and Linguistics, NCSA, Cherkessk
    Professional Designer and Founder of a women’s clothing brand.

    Member of the International Union of Designers and a member of the Russian Union of Artists.
    Graduate of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), a linguist
    Achievements:
    — Multiple-time winner of international design competitions
    — Participant of numerous international, all‑Russian and regional design contests
    — Awarded a letter of appreciation and a certificate from the Ministry of Culture of Karachay‑Cherkessia
    She is writing a dissertation on inclusive education, researching approaches, practices and systems that ensure equal access to learning for children with diverse needs — including those with neurological disorders.
  • Diana Tunnikova
    How Does Social Entrepreneurship Empower the Superiority of Disabled Individuals?
    A representative of the licensed educational centre in Moscow operating for more than 14 years, Bright English.

    An exceptional Student of Goodland English school.

    Business enthusiast with a non-profit start up aiming at logistics support regarding abroad purchases and an amateur in medicine.

Jury

The members of the jury are experts in various areas of public speaking united by the passion to help people express their ideas on stage in a clear and meaningful way. The task will be to assess the talks and choose the winner among the speakers.
  • Alexey Sapetko
    Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in South Korea, Head of Jury Board
    An alumnus of MGIMO Moscow State University of International Relations, he has built a distinguished career in diplomacy, international cooperation, and export promotion.

    His previous roles include work at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions in South Korea and Singapore, Russian Export Center, business consulting, as well as leading the Department of International Cooperation, at the Ministry of Transport.

    As Trade Representative, he focuses on developing trade and economic relations with South Korea, fostering cooperation and strategic growth.
  • Sun Myoung Kim
    Sun Myoung Kim is the founder of Pushkin House, a leading Russian cultural and educational center in South Korea established in 2002.
    She is Chair of the Pushkin Cultural Foundation, professor at Taejae University, and a specialist in Russian cultural and educational exchange.

    She has led Russian language education, TORFL programs, literary translation and publishing, and bilateral cultural cooperation projects between Korea and Russia.

    She was awarded the Pushkin Medal in 2014 and the Dostoevsky Medal in 2022 from the Russian government for her contribution to Korea-Russia cultural exchange.
  • Roman Vernidub
    Founder and CEO of Koru Pharma, a South Korea-based aesthetics and biotech company he launched in 2016.

    He earned his PhD at Sogang University. In 2019, he was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia for his work in healthcare and science.

    Under his leadership, Koru Pharma has grown from KRW 1 billion in first-year revenue to KRW 35 billion in 2025, with a team of 150+ employees.

    The company is also known for its K-beauty skincare brand SUPPURU, as well as for building its own factory in Chuncheon and R&D institute in Hannam.
  • Aleksei Stukalov
    A senior foreign attorney at Shin & Kim, one of Korea’s leading law firms, specializing in Russia and CIS-related business.
    He has extensive experience in cross-border legal advisory, international transactions, and investment structuring.
    His practice focuses on M&A, infrastructure and real estate projects, as well as cross-border dispute resolution. He advises both Russian and international clients on legal structuring, due diligence, corporate compliance, and market entry strategies.
    Aleksei graduated from Moscow State Law University.

    Prior to joining Shin & Kim, he worked in Moscow and Luxembourg, advising on transactions in the pharmaceutical and media sectors, PPP projects, and real estate investments, and supporting foreign investors entering the Russian market.
Event program

When: 25 April (Saturday)

Time: 14:00 - 18:00

Hotel President, Seoul, Korea
Brahms Hall, 19th Floor
Address : 16 Euljiro, Junggu, Seoul
Location
Language: English
13:30-14:00
Registration & Warm Networking
14:00-14:30
Opening Talk: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Unpacked
Networking Session
14:30-15:45
Session I: Stories of Entrepreneural Action
15:45-16:15
Coffee & Conversations
16:15-17:30
Session II: Real Life Choices & Impact
17:30-18:00
Public Talk Awards
18:00-18:30
Warm Networking
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Public Talk Conference. Entrepreneurship
Immerse yourself in the Public Talk atmosphere. Feel the power of the word. Recharge with the powerful energy of the speakers and make useful acquaintances by becoming part of a proactive community in Seoul!

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Why Attend?
  • Reframe what entrepreneurship means
    — beyond startups and business plans
  • Learn from diverse lived experiences,
    from launch stories to life pivots
  • Connect with people who are shaping new futures
  • Walk away with a mindset toolkit
    for decision-making and growth
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Venue: HOTEL PRESIDENT, SEOUL, KOREA. Brahms Hall, 19th Floor.


Address: 16 Euljiro, Junggu, Seoul

BAEKNAM Tourism Co., Ltd Hotel President

Telephone: 02−753−3131

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